A two-year WriteShop schedule.

At one lesson per month, this is WriteShop’s gentlest schedule. It allows your child to complete WriteShop I in two years. This schedule is ideal for young or reluctant writers. Taking WriteShop I slowly allows them to grow in skill and maturity while still writing at least twice a week.

Reluctant writers in 7th or 8th grade can be easily frustrated and overwhelmed. Consider this slower-paced schedule for them.
6th graders who are motivated and like to write also benefit from this schedule. They should spend two years in WriteShop I so that they’ll be in 8th grade when it’s time for WriteShop II. On the other hand, if your 6th grader is struggling, or hates to write, we can’t stress enough the importance of waiting an extra year or two before beginning WriteShop. You will not regret it.
In rare instances, a bright, enthusiastic 5th grader who loves writing can handle WriteShop I. But under no circumstances should you attempt WriteShop with a 5th or 6th grader who hates to write. For a more detailed explanation, go to FAQs (Ages and Grades).

Once these students complete WriteShop I, they may be able to handle the one-year schedule for WriteShop II. If not, you can certainly use the two-year schedule again.

OPTION 1: Spread each WriteShop lesson over three weeks.

	Week One Lesson Introduction	Week Two Writing	Week Three Editing and Revising	Week Four Flex Week
Student’s Tasks	Skill Builders* Day One, Two, and Three	Brainstorming Student brainstorms for his/her own composition	First Revision	Optional writing activity OR Take this week off
	Skill Builders* Day One, Two, and Three	Sloppy Copy	Final Draft
	Copying*	Copying*	Copying*
	Dictation*	Dictation*	Dictation*

Teacher’s Tasks	Pre-Writing Activities	Offer help as needed	Edit First Revision	Introduce optional writing activity
Teacher’s Tasks	Brainstorm for and write Practice Paragraph with student)	Offer help as needed	Grade Final Draft	Introduce optional writing activity

OPTION 2: Spread each WriteShop lesson over four weeks.

	Week One Lesson Introduction	Week Two Writing	Week Three Editing and Revising	Week Four Flex Week
Student’s Tasks	Skill Builders* Day One, Two, and Three	Brainstorming Student brainstorms for his/her own composition	First Revision	Final Draft
	Skill Builders* Day One, Two, and Three	Sloppy Copy	First Revision	Final Draft
	Copying*	Copying*	Copying*	Copying*
	Dictation*	Dictation*	Dictation*	Dictation*

Teacher’s Tasks	Pre-Writing Activities	Offer help as needed	Edit First Revision	Grade Final Draft
Teacher’s Tasks	Brainstorm for and write Practice Paragraph (with student)	Offer help as needed	Edit First Revision	Grade Final Draft

*Grey shaded boxes indicate teacher-directed tasks.